Turn to God with Carin

On Carin’s Book Corner, Casey shares that she has “More Books” in her future plans. God willing, she provides some details relating to her new goals for 2022, including bundles on sale.  Non-fiction, fiction, and Children’s books are planned with special offerings as early as February. New publications are also coming June and September! Watch for her on social media and check with her website con...

Do you believe that the Lord only loves you during the good times? Will He love you when mistakes happen? But God promises that “His Love Never Fails,” proven in 1 Chronicles 16:34 and throughout the scriptures. You may ask, “even if He loves me now, will He still care for me when the enemy tries to snatch me out of His hand?” In Romans 8:38-39 we find that nothing can separate us from the love of...

If you’ve suffered the loss of a job, opportunity, a relationship, or the death of a loved one, then you have traveled a “grief journey.”   In this episode I candidly share and compare two separate instances of loss - of my loved ones. Why was there a difference in the way I dealt with these losses? Can we find lessons toward an overcoming in our grief?   I look forward to your feedback. Video: ht...

I have been in such danger that I felt I had to admit, I only escaped because the Lord was “Watching over Me.” Can you resonate with that? Let’s study God’s promise to protect us in Psalm 121 and Psalm 34.    Here, I candidly share an incident of when the Lord rescued me. Details of God’s amazing deliverance can be found in my book, “A New Song Rises Up!”    Please share your thoughts regarding th...

“Love them Anyway” -Have you ever been mistreated, told you don’t matter, or that you don’t belong? It hurts, doesn’t it. Can you in turn love that abusive person and even pray for them?   Here I share part of my journey from lies of the enemy to salvation in Jesus, followed by years in and out of the wilderness, through my rededication to the Lord. I share a few things I’ve learned along the way...

Carin’s Book Corner, “A Day with Farmer John” is a new children’s book available on Carin’s website.  This tale loosely depicts the author’s husband and family’s farm life while he was growing up. It was a special treat to be able to present this children’s book to her husband for Christmas 2021!   Carin was inspired when she learned how exciting and fun farm life can be when a family enthusiastic...

When we are “Searching for God” we will find Him. We study God’s promises in a series beginning today with Deuteronomy 4.  Jesus emphasized this promise in Matthew 7, encouraging us all to ask and seek.  Do you believe that when you earnestly seek the Lord, you will find Him?    Please share your thoughts regarding this episode.  Video: https://youtu.be/ywGOGMU9EKY Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/12...

Maybe you have confidence that you will be courageous in any circumstance, but what if something scary suddenly happens? Will you be able to maintain your faith? We’re encouraged to “Fear Not.”    Here, I share a recent sudden encounter with a huge hawk with a big, menacing beak. Did I quake with fear? How did I handle it while afraid? More importantly, what did I learn for future dangerous situat...

Sword of the Spirit, “Rejoice Always.” We consider what the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4, not only to rejoice in the Lord, but to be anxious for nothing. Can we maintain faith over fear in all circumstances?   Paul was in prison during much of his ministry, yet he came to contentment in every situation, knowing he was well equipped to do whatever the Lord called him to do. We can, like Paul,...

With this calendar year coming to an end, wouldn’t you love to see “positive change” happen for 2022? How can that be accomplished?   We always need to first confer with the Lord in prayer. Ask for direction!  A practical idea is while setting up the new daily planner, a person could seriously review what transpired over the prior year, and consider:  Where was my time spent?  Were there areas in...

Carin’s Book Corner, “Celebrating a Secret Christmas” is a blog on Carin’s website. This tale comes from an actual event the author experienced during childhood and it was could have been an exert into her first novel, “My Dear Rosa Jean.”  As you listen to her reading, can you imagine how these children felt when Christmas was suddenly taken from them?  Can you picture their excitement as they co...

Sword of the Spirit, “Birth of Jesus.” In Luke 1-2, we remember the birth of Jesus, the Saviour of the World.   The Messiah has come! His birth marked fulfillment of prophecy from Old Testament days, over 300 prophecies were fulfilled!   We know that Jesus, the only Son of God, came to earth in order to suffer and die on the cross, to pay for our sins. Even though we did not deserve it. And He aro...

Are you “waiting for Jesus” to save you from this chaotic world? The good news is that Jesus is coming soon! And when He does, all believers will experience an abundant life forever with Him.   When trials surround you and it seems there’s no way out, you can maintain patient faith, knowing your situation is only temporary. Focus on the Lord and declare, “I am heaven bound!”  Have a very Merry Chr...

Sword of the Spirit, “Wait Patiently.” Is your enemy after you? We see in Psalm 37 that the Lord instructs us, “Do not fret…” and we can trust in Him while we wait patiently.   There is much promise in this passage. When you take delight in the Lord, He will give you the desires of your heart! You may see the wicked successful for a time, but they will fall. God is for you, not against you!    Mer...

Does your past contain heartbreak, rejection, or abuse? “Don’t look back!”  Maybe you have made serious mistakes, and you were forgiven, but you continue to remember them. “Don’t look back!”  Are there past addictions that still haunt you? “Don’t look back!”    Instead of looking back to mistakes and pains of the past, or to even sadly consider past accomplishments of yester-year, stay focused on...

On Carin’s Book Corner, she introduces “Taffy Is Lost!” one of two recently published Children’s books, this one is designed for 0 to 5 years old.  Carin reads, “Young Taffy the giraffe grapples with the unknown in a vast jungle following a brief distraction that causes a separation from her mother.  Along this potentially scary journey, will Taffy receive help from unlikely sources? Will Taffy be...

Sword of the Spirit, “God Loves Us.” Do you think you were an accident? When we read Psalm 139 it is evident that each of us was created on purpose, and with a purpose.    We can find confidence in our lives when we realize how much our Creator, the Lord loves us, and is always with us and thinking about us. How awesome is our God!!   Merry Christmas! As you share blessings with others, you are bl...

During the holiday season we’re encouraged to “Help Those in Need,” and as we bless others, we are following the greatest commandment (love your neighbor) and we emulate Jesus.   We can be the light in the darkness. Maybe we can help those who are in the same predicament that we find ourselves in. As we take our focus from ourselves, we find joy and peace while assisting others.   Have a very Merr...

On Carin’s Book Corner, she introduces “Tabby and Friends Help,” one of two recently published Children’s books, this one is designed for 0 to 5 years old.  Carin reads, “Tabby the orange-yellow striped kitten has a best friend who has lost a precious bauble and she is determined to help find it. Tabby initiates the help of friends while she persistently explores every possibility.  What will Tabb...

Sword of the Spirit, “Trusting God’s Plan.” We consider the life of Joseph, found in Genesis 37 through 50 as it may relate to how we respond to challenges faced.   Early on, Joseph had a great dream. Subsequently he was thrown into a pit, then sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. But God was with him. He suffered a long stint in prison, although innocent. But God was with him. Finally, Jose...

The world seems to be full of people with entitlement issues. The problem appears within families, groups of friends or at work. This appears to be a pervasive problem today.  When a person feels entitled, they believe everyone else owes them, or should serve them, and they will not compromise or feel empathy for other’s needs.  What happens to that person of entitlement? They are not satisfied, a...

Sword of the Spirit, Appreciate Life: in this episode we’re encouraged to “Give Thanks to God,” looking at a few verses in David’s Psalm 100, as well as Colossians 3:17 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18. It’s a choice we make daily, whether to express our thankfulness to the Lord for all He’s done for us in the past, with patient faith in the present, and hope for the future. When we are filled with praise...

The world may tell you it’s a good thing to profess yourself as ‘self-made’ or self-sufficient.  But is that true?    People were created for relationships, to work together, and help each other. But what happens when we chose to remain self-sufficient, pridefully believing we need nobody else, and considering ourselves better than others? We move further from humility and toward the sin of pride....

On Carin’s Book Corner, the topic, Envious is found in a story in the fictional anthology, “STAND With Your Armor On.”  Casey shares pages within the second story entitled, “Which Path Will You Take?” that involves two women who meet on a train to Chicago. One or both of these women has a greedy, envious attitude.  Will they collaborate with evil intentions? Are there consequences to be faced? Wil...

Sword of the Spirit, Appreciate Life: in “He Rescued Me,” we continue to consider the topic, thankfulness. Today we looked at 2 Samuel 22, David’s praise to the Lord for rescuing him from his enemies.   Have you experienced His rescue from enemies or affronts with people-problems in your past? Never forget what He has done for you; remembrance will bring you patient faith as you struggle in the pr...